Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-06
TREAT THEM KINDLY.
A Little Wholesome Advice as to Ho,
livestock should be Cnreh For.

n Llttie wholesome Advice ns to How
livestock should be Cared For.
We are told by our esteemed contcm-
porary, the Farmers Best Friend,
that "no animal does as well rs ii
should that is not comfortable. Study
the comfort Of all kinds of livestock" "
Although we have never lived upon
farm longer than the usual period of
summer vacation, we feel justified in
agreeing with the Farmers Best Friend
that what it says above is absolutely
true to the letter.
Therefore, believing as we do that
animals should be kept as comfortable
as possible, we wish to scatter a little
wholesome advice upon the subject,
which we trust will be taken in the
same kindly spirit in which it is offered.
II you want to get the maximum
amount Of work out Of your OK, you
must show him that you love him
Don't kick him and beat him with
rails. BE kind to him. Pet him and
make him comfortable. Don't leave
him in cold, drcary stable all
night. Bling him into the house and
let him sleep on the sofa all night,
with n crazy-quilt thrown over him.
Then feed him on olives, and tic rib
bons on his horns, aud after awhile he
will grow To love you, and only think
of doing all the work he can 10 repay
you for your kind treatment. Instead
of walking before the plow, he will
gallop, and you will succeed in dispos-
ing Of an acre an hour.
Then let the donkey sleep on the rug
in front Of the fire. II he brays at the
fire he will only be an improvement
on a pair of bellows, and you can soon
soothe him with Schuberts serenade.
Feed him on caramcls, and make him
feel comfortable; then you will not
have the slightest trouble in getting him
TO run on the treadmill belonging to
the churn. And he will never kick the
children, or roll on them after he has
playfully thrown them off his back
And you may get him so fond Of you
that he will kick the seryant-girl's =
favorite cousin through the window if
he undertakes to stay later than ten.
But never let him lay his eyes on the
hobby-horsc. A donkey is sensitive,
and he would not relish the spectacle
Of any thing in the shape of horse on
rockers with his name and tail nailed
on, and n pair of ears made of sole
leather, to say nothing Of the bride
being fastened in his mouth as though
il grew there.
To keep the hens happy. bring them
in the house at night, and permit them
10 perch on the family tree; if you have
no family tree, arrange them along the
portierc poles and the h9t-stand. Then,
II thief should come in mt the dead OF
night, and evince fancy for your new
overcoat, the hens will save II in the
same way as the geese saved Rome.
Then they will lay eggs in the waste
basket.
II you are an author, they will give
you ideas A hen building her nest
in an umbrella-stand is just as good as
the wren doing the same act in the
mouth Of cannon.
The ducks could be brought in in
the same way, and kept over night in
the bath-tub and wash basins. Care
should be taken 10 put the soap out Of
reach.
We will say nothing about bringing
the pigs in the house. Every body
knows how the pig appreciates kind
treatment in the domestic circle.
Therefore, be kind to your animals.
Make them comfortable and happy,
and you may rest assured that you will
be more than repaid by them for your
kindness and consideration.